If your internet was slow yesterday, I’m terribly sorry.
My son’s brain broke the internet.
Okay, maybe not. But it certainly seemed that way.
Yesterday’s story about my son’s brain surgery was the most-read and most-shared post in the history of The Daily Blur.
Thousands and thousands of you read, posted, pinned, tweeted, and made your love go viral for a sweet three-year-old boy from a tiny map dot in the midwest.
Your comments, thoughts, and prayers encouraged and comforted my wife and I on the longest day of our lives.
My son’s surgery was deemed a success. His debilitating seizures replaced by a “C” shaped incision over his right ear. The perfect scar for a kid named Charlie.
We have a long road of therapy ahead of us. The journey is just beginning.
But this day is over.
A new day is dawning.
All is well.
God is good.
Ryan, I’m so glad to hear this news. Lots of folks are praying for you guys. Keep us posted, and I hope Charlie’s recovery goes well.
I don’t know how to pin or tweet, but I know how to pray – will continue to pray for strength, healing, perserverance for Charlie and the Patrick family!
Ryan…you, your family, and little Charlie are being held safely in the palm of God’s hand. As much as you love Charlie, so does your Abba Father love you all a gazillion times more. You are safe and protected. Thank you for sharing your journey and giving those of us who are prayer warriors a chance to do what we do. We delight in “standing in the gap” for folks like you who simply need to rest under his protective shadow. You’ll find healing there. Thank you for letting me fight for you. Be blessed.
Oh Ryan I am so glad that day is passed and that the surgery was deemed a success. Your spirit of positivity lifts your little man up! Take care of yourself too, and rest a little now.
Love, Patty
Praise for a successful surgery and continuing prayers for Charlie’s recovery and your family in this journey. God is good!
I am so thankful the surgery is over & went well! The road may be long, but whatever card you are dealt, God will be with you all of the way. Thoughts & prayers will continue for Charlie & his family!
Praise the Lord! All of us at MBI on the prayer c ommittee for our company are praying continuously for little Charlie!
I have been looking forward to each and every update this week as I just knew it would be better and better news as things went. Have been praying gratitude prayers every step of the way for you guys. You are such an awesome family. Now you have proof that the Internet thinks so, too. 🙂 Hugs!!!
Ryan, I am so happy for your family with Charlie’s successful surgery. God us great and has you all right where he wants you. I, along with hundreds of others will continue to lift you up to the best physician. God is good.
We are PRAYING! God bless Charlie!
Ryan, I can’t imagine the angst you and your family are going through with your dear Charlie. He is so fortunate to have a loving family that is with him every possible step. I am confident that Charlie will meet and exceed every milestone that the future will bring to him. He comes from good stock. Prayers and love to you all. Amanda’s mom.
Ryan and Julie,
Thank you for sharing your good news with us. Your are on our minds and in our hearts. Much love to your family.